Jinwook, Kim Joongyeon, and Lee Solomon May Upset Netizen Awards Rankings

2025-04-16
18:44:34

As the April 2025 Netizen Awards heat up, rising artists Jinwook, Kim Joongyeon, and Lee Solomon—currently ranked 6th to 8th—are emerging as major dark horses, potentially shaking up the current top three standings.

Mid-Tier Idols Gaining Momentum in April Netizen Awards

As of April 16, 2025, at 6:27 p.m. KST, the singer category of the Netizen Awards—especially for the ‘Neo Star Award’—shows a strong top-three race with Kim Jihoon (22.7%), Austin Kim (21.0%), and Son Bina (12.2%) leading the way. On the surface, it seems like a tight top-tier competition, but mid-tier contestants might be the real game-changers in the coming days.

Jinwook (6th Place): A Sleeping Giant?

Jinwook currently holds the 6th spot with 2,785 votes (6.5%). Although there’s a notable 866-vote gap between him and 5th-place Minsu Hyun (8.5%), midway momentum shifts hint that this position is far from locked in. Initially flying under the radar, Jinwook has seen a steady increase in votes recently. Should his loyal fanbase mobilize, a surge in the second half of voting is entirely possible.

Kim Joongyeon (7th Place): Known for Strong Finishes

At 1,884 votes (4.4%), Kim Joongyeon isn’t far behind Jinwook. The gap between the two is just around 900 votes. Historically, Joongyeon has been a late-stage climber in previous Netizen Awards. With targeted support and strategic voting from fans, he could easily leap into the upper middle ranks.

Lee Solomon (8th Place): Quiet Loyalty Could Pay Off

Lee Solomon trails slightly with 1,515 votes (3.5%). While he’s around 1,200 votes behind 6th place, he’s backed by a fiercely dedicated fan community. This isn’t the first time Solomon’s fans have turned the tide late in a competition. If previous patterns repeat, he could quietly edge into higher rankings before the voting ends.

Potential Shake-Up in the Final Hours

These three middle-tier idols are quietly gathering momentum, each supported by distinct fan groups capable of large-scale, strategic voting. With this year’s Netizen Awards appearing to favor vote intensity over mere quantity, the final landscape remains unpredictable. Whether these challengers will rise to upset the current leaderboard is the major question on every fan’s mind.